June 11, 2026

Do’s & Dont’s for Cancer Patient on Chemotherapy


DO’S

  • Make sure you tell your doctor about any other medications that you are taking.
  • Inform your doctor that you are pregnant or may be pregnant before starting treatment
  • Maintain good nutrition
  • Contact your doctor immediately in case of fever >100°f
  • Avoid crowded places and people with active infections (cold, flu, diarrhea, vomiting, chickenpox etc)
  • Ensure proper hygiene, wash your hands regularly before every meals and after using toilets.
  • Food hygiene is important. Consume only well cooked and fresh food.
  • Ensure that you get 7-8 hours of sleep everyday

DONT’S

  • Do not receive any kind of vaccination or immunisation without your doctor’s approval
  • Do not undergo invasive procedures like tooth extraction or other procedures without your doctor’s approval
  • Do not breastfeed while taking chemotherapy
  • Do not eat stored food, do not reheat food

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